In addition, it will be an all-rookie defensive line with veterans Brent Johnson, Aaron Hunt and Nautyn McKay-Losecher also not making the trip.

Dressed for the game, however, is fourth-year player Ricky Foley, who is pencilled in as the replacement for departed rush end Cam Wake. Foley, however, is facing a stiff challenge from second-year player Caesar Rayford, Kyle Mitchell and rookie Gary Butler for the starting spot. All made the trip to Calgary.

With the exception of Haji-Rasouli, the usual starting right guard, the Lions have a full complement of offensive linemen and all four quarterbacks — Buck Pierce, Jarious Jackson, Zac Champion and Travis Lulay.